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Word of the Day

Word of the Day. Week of October 1 st. topple: to fall down Part of Speech: verb. What things could topple easily? a large stone statue a house a child learning to ride a bike a tower of building blocks a car How would you stand to keep someone from toppling you?.

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  1. Word of the Day Week of October 1st

  2. topple: to fall downPart of Speech: verb What things could toppleeasily? • a large stone statue • a house • a child learning to ride a bike • a tower of building blocks • a car How would you stand to keep someone from toppling you?

  3. zany: to act foolish or sillyPart of Speech: adjective Which words describe someone who acts zany? • calm • wacky • nutty • serious • angry Do you like acting zany or being around someone who’s acting zany? Why or why not?

  4. putrid: rotten and smells awfulPart of Speech: adjective Which of these might smell putrid? • the town dump • a compost pile • a flower garden • spoiled milk • freshly baked bread Have you ever smelled something putrid? What was it? What did you do?

  5. echo: a sound that gets softer as it repeatsPart of Speech: noun In which of these places might you hear an echo? • the halls of an empty building • a mountain overlooking a valley • a crowded department store • your bedroom • a long tunnel If you were in a place that made a good echo, what would you like to say?

  6. infant: a babyPart of Speech: noun Which words can describe an infant? • tiny • mighty • mean • precious • noisy Do you have any pictures of yourself as an infant? Tell about one of them.

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